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$635,000$330 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

8 PLACITA VIEJA

RANCHOS DE TAOS, NM 87557
0
Baths
1,926 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1937
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$635K
$579K low$691K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$369,800
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$295,840
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.42%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$265,200
GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC · recorded Jul 25, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,239 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$96,736 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,965
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$88,771
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,736
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$290,208

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyTaos
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Neighborhood · ZIP 87557These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,691
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,552
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.76%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8 Placita Vieja measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Taos County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557
  • Older than 96% of homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557

What homes are worth in Ranchos de Taos 87557

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$176K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557.

How it measures up in Ranchos de Taos 87557

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ranchos de Taos 87557.

Estimated value$635,000
CheaperTypical $458,793Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$330
CheaperTypical $283Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,926 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1937
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 8 Placita Vieja ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRanchos de Taos 87557Taos County
Estimated valuepricier than$635,00078% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33069% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,926 ft²75% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac5% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than19374% of homes4% of homes

About 8 Placita Vieja

How much is 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM is $635,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $578,851 to $691,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM last sell?

8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM last sold on Sep 26, 2006, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM?

8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM has 1,926 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM built?

8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.

How does 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM compare to other homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557?

Among the 3,704 homes in Ranchos de Taos 87557, it is worth more than 78% of them ($635,000 against a typical $458,793), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($330 against a typical $283), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,926 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1937 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Taos County, it is worth more than 75% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Placita Vieja, Ranchos De Taos, NM was $2,239. The county assessed it at $96,736.

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